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April 2015 - Wots on in Napier?
Easter Weekend
Friday 3rd to Monday 6th April .......Another long weekend!!! Time to take a break, chill-out, relax and enjoy some well earned time-off!
.......and don't forget the School Holidays are on after Easter and the long ANZAC holiday weekend
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The Puketapu Pub Hunting Competitionin association with the Black Stag Hunting Club Enjoy hunting, then this is the event for you!
Thursday 2nd to Monday 6th April The Puketapu |
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Golden SlipperThis is just the second time the Golden Slipper race day has been held in Hawke's Bay. A race day which celebrates some first class racing both here and across the ditch at the Royal Randwick. FREE admission 12.00noon to 7.00pm Saturday 4th April Hawke's Bay Racecourse, Hastings
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Easter Highland Games
Grab your kilt, bagpipes and the rest of the clan and head to the Easter Highland Games for a weekend of Scottish traditions and non stop fun... 8.30am Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th April Lindisfarne College, 600 Pakowhai Road Hastings |
National Basketball League
As regular semi finalists and finalists, and Champions in 2006, with a strong team and coaching panel will they be champions in this year? Watch the Hawks journey to the business end of the League. Hawks... vs Nelson Giants - Saturday 4th April vs Wellington Saints - Friday 10th April vs Waikakere - Saturday 18th April 7.00pm Pettigrew Green Arena, Napier |
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Daylight Saving Ends
At 2am it's time to turn the clocks back an hour!
Saturday 4th April |
Ranui Farm
Loads of fun for the whole family!!! Enjoy a mountain bike ride, go for a walk or run along one of the many tracks, see animals, have a go at Archery, Golf Challenge, Paint Ball and the 70 metres waterslide 9.00am to 3.00pm Sunday 5th April Ranui Farm, 785 Nichols Road 15 minutes SE of Waipukurau
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Festival of HockeySee the best players, from the best teams, playing one of the fastest ball games in the world! The New Zealand Blacksticks women will take on Argentina, Australia, China, India, Japan, Korea and USA at the brand new International Hockey Turf at the Hawke's Bay Regional Sports Park. Tuesday 7th to Saturday 18th April Regional Sports Park, Hastings & Park Island Hockey Turf, Napier |
Go-4-12 NZ Secondary Schools adventure racing champsTeams of four will face both physical and mental challenges while covering a picturesque mystery course involving up to 10 different adventure activities, such as mountain biking, kayaking, rope skills, navigation for 12 hours non stop.
3.00pm Friday 10th to 12noon Monday 13th April Kuripapango (Ox Bow) Campground, Kaweka Forest Park, Napier - Taihape Road |
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NZ Offshore Power BoatsThunder on the Bay! The fifth round of the NZ Offshore Powerboat series. As they thunder across water at speeds up to 200km/h the roar of engines is spine tingling! Get up close and personal before or after the races and with excellent race viewing points. A FREE event not to be missed!. Saturday 11th April Ahuriri and Westshore Waterfronts, Napier |
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Specsavers Hastings Half Marathon
A picturesque fast 21.1km course which winds its way out into the countryside and back. Not up to a half marathon, why not try a 5km to 10km run or walk. Spot prizes! 7.30am to 12.30pm Sunday 12th April Anderson Park, Te Aute Road Havelock North |
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Club National Road Cycling ChampsThe Club Road Nationals each year attracts the best age group road cyclists from across New Zealand. It is the pinnacle that all road riders aspire for the chance to compete in each age group for the honour, prestige, and bragging rights of being a National Champion!
Thursday 16th to Sunday 19th April Puketapu, Napier |
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Hawkes Bay Gold CupThe Hawkes Bay Gold Cup is one of New Zealand's oldest Racedays, first run over 150 years ago! This outstanding Raceday has a long standing tradition of top thoroughbred racing action. With live music, kids activities, free sausage sizzle and much more, there is loads of fun for the whole family. 11.00am Saturday 16th April Hawkes Bay Racecourse, Hastings |
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Country 2 Coast
Country2Coast is a non-competitive family fun event. This year there are three exciting new routes on the HB Trails all finishing at Farndon Park in Clive.
The walk/run events will be timed, but it is not a race and there will be spot prizes only. 8.30am to 1.00pm Sunday 26th April |
PLUS! PLUS! PLUS! There's so much more to see and do here!!!!
